How Do I Cut Foamcore For Cake Board?

Decorating By azterp Updated 12 Apr 2007 , 3:34pm by azterp

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azterp Posted 12 Apr 2007 , 2:32pm
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I've seen so many beautiful cake boards and read about using foam core, so I decided to try it for a cake this weekend.

My question is - how do I cut it and still have a nice clean edge? I'm going to cover the board with wrapping paper then contact paper, with a ribbon around the edge, but I need it to be straight and clean.

Thanks!

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missyek Posted 12 Apr 2007 , 2:49pm
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I use an extremely sharp utility knife. BlakesCakes uses this http://joann.com/catalog.jhtml?CATID=84160&PRODID=177488&source=search It is on my list of things to get....

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azterp Posted 12 Apr 2007 , 2:52pm
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Thanks for the info. I'll run out to JoAnn's at lunch.

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klg1152 Posted 12 Apr 2007 , 2:52pm
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I use a box cutter

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fooby Posted 12 Apr 2007 , 2:55pm
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I use the Black & Decker Cordless Power Scissors. Cuts clean with very little effort. Here's what it looks like.

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Parable Posted 12 Apr 2007 , 2:55pm
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I use a box cutter or a sharp utility knife, which ever I find first. I cut only through the top layer from one side and then bend it to create a crease to cut from the other side. This seems to give a smoother edge for me. Hope this helps!

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azterp Posted 12 Apr 2007 , 3:34pm
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Thank you - sounds like I need to try it with a few different things and see what works best for me. Thanks for your responses.

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